Lesson 6: Jesus heals a man born blind.
Passage: John 9:1-12 - In this story, Jesus saw a man who was born blind. His disciples assumed that the blindness was caused by sin, and asked Jesus who it was that sinned, the man or his parents. Jesus told them that their assumption was wrong, but that this particular man’s blindness happened so that God could show God’s power and goodness through him. Then Jesus healed him by putting mud on his eyes and telling him to wash it off in a certain pool. When his neighbors saw that he was healed, they were surprised, and he proclaimed to them that it was Jesus who had healed him.
Big Idea: Jesus makes things right.
For Teachers:
Lesson plan.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit in a circle on the circle time rug. Introduce yourself and welcome them to class.
Warm Up Activity: — Activity Leader
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today we’re going to be learning about another one of Jesus’ miracles. This time, it’s about Jesus healing a man who was born blind.
Let’s watch our video to find out more…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
How do you think the blind man felt when everyone thought he did something bad?
Why do you think Jesus wanted to heal him and help him see again?
When something bad happens to us, even though we didn’t do anything wrong, what can we do? Who can we talk to?
What are some ways we can help a friend who is going through a hard time?
Prayer — Activity Leader
“Dear God, thank you that you are a good God who loves us. Sometimes bad things happen and it’s not our fault, but we know that you care about how we feel and you want to help us, just like you helped the blind man in the story. Thank you that we can talk to you whenever we’re feeling sad or going through a tough time and you always listen to us. Please help us to be a good friend to others too. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Activity: Building With Clay — Activity Leader
Kids can use clay to mold their own creations.
If a child is not interested in the activity, allow them to move to free play.
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit in a circle on the circle time rug. Introduce yourself and welcome them to class.
Warm Up Activity: Blind Drawing — Activity Leader
Kids will be given paper, markers, and blindfolds. They will draw pictures without being able to see, and will show their work to the group afterwards. Remind the kids that this is a fun activity and to be kind about each other's drawings.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today we’re going to be learning about another one of Jesus’ miracles. This time, it’s about Jesus healing a man who was born blind.
Let’s watch our video to find out more…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
How do you think the blind man felt when everyone thought he did something bad?
Why do you think Jesus wanted to heal him and help him see again?
When something bad happens to us, even though we didn’t do anything wrong, what can we do? Who can we talk to?
What are some ways we can help a friend who is going through a hard time?
Prayer — Activity Leader
“Dear God, thank you that you are a good God who loves us. Sometimes bad things happen and it’s not our fault, but we know that you care about how we feel and you want to help us, just like you helped the blind man in the story. Thank you that we can talk to you whenever we’re feeling sad or going through a tough time and you always listen to us. Please help us to be a good friend to others too. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Activity: Building With Clay — Activity Leader
Kids can use clay to mold their own creations.
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Introduce yourself and welcome the kids to class.
Warm Up Activity: — Activity Leader
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today we’re going to be learning about another one of Jesus’ miracles.
What were some of the miracles we’ve learned about so far?
Which miracle stood out to you the most?
The story we’ll be hearing about today is about a time when Jesus healed a man who was born blind.
Let’s watch our video to find out more…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Do you think bad things sometimes happen to people who didn’t do anything wrong?
If something bad happened to you, does it sometimes feel like God is punishing you?
What do you think this story tells us about what God is like?
Do you think it’s easy or hard to trust in God when bad things happen to us for no reason?
Have you ever had an experience when God helped you through a really tough time?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
“Dear God, thank you that you are a good God who loves and cares for us, and who wants to help us in our difficult situations, just like you helped the blind man in the story. Thank you for all the times when you have turned bad things around into something good, but we also know that that’s not always the case, and sometimes we can’t see any light in our situations. In those times, we know that you are still there and you still care for us, even when it doesn’t feel like it. Please help us through those hard times, surrounding us with people who love and support us, trusting that you are the light even in the darkness. In Jesus name, Amen.”
Activity: Blind Drawing Competition — Activity Leader
Using the blindfolds provided, have the students draw the following things on their paper: 1) a head 2) the body 3) the legs 4) the arms, 5) the eyes, 6) the smile .
Give the students 30 seconds between each drawing instruction. Have the students remove their blindfold to see their final drawing.
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
For Parents:
Follow-up questions.
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
Do you think that God cares about you when you’re having a hard time?
Do you think that when we pray to God, that God can answer our prayers and help make things better?
What do you think this story teaches us about what God is like?
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
Do you think that God cares about people and wants to help them?
How has God helped you before when you were having a hard time?
What do you think this story teaches us about what God is like?
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
Do you think that God still heals people today? In what ways?
Have you ever prayed to God and had your prayer answered? What happened?
What’s one thing the story taught you about what God is like?
